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06/28/2023
Lions Park in Placerville will soon be the home of four brand-new pickleball courts following a decision by the Placerville City Council.

05/08/2023
The coastal redwood that towers 95 feet over Main Street and has become deeply rooted in Placerville’s history may have to face the axe as one of three options City Council will consider after the tree was damaged over winter.

05/01/2023
The Placerville City Council saw a significant turnout of farmers, merchants and locals looking to speak about the decision to move the Wednesday night farmers market away from the Bell Tower. Parking, safety, finances and communication were the main themes, with suggested solutions and counterpoints coming from both sides.

04/21/2023
Following an unanticipated disruption to the project, Placerville City Council approved a resolution that will allow the Clay Street Bridge replacement to move along.

04/17/2023
The Placerville City Council decided to hold an additional public meeting regarding the Main Street Farmers Market, a month after voting to relocate the event to the Mooney Lot.

04/07/2023
The Placerville City Council approved a resolution that will direct $1.9 million toward the Broadway Sidewalks Project, intended to ease walkability by closing gaps in sidewalks.

12/15/2022
Kara Taylor, Dennis Thomas and Patty Borelli ended their Placerville City Council terms and Placerville welcomed incoming members John Clerici, Nicole Gotberg and David Yarbrough.

11/27/2022
The Placerville City Council unanimously approved replacement of the Placerville Drive bridge over Hangtown Creek at an estimated cost of $10,423,800. The project is fully funded through the federal Highway Bridge Program.

11/24/2022
The Placerville City Council approved moving forward on a $430,000 sewer main replacement on Hocking Street. The failing lines have been subject to overflows, blockages and other issues.

11/15/2022
Two candidates in close contention for the last of three open seats on the Placerville City Council have swapped the leading vote count a fourth time. Newcomer to David Yarbrough is now ahead of incumbent Dennis Thomas by 69 votes.

11/10/2022
In the Placerville City Council race, a Nov. 10 update from the El Dorado County Elections Department showed incumbent Dennis Thomas regaining a lead over newcomer David Yarbrough by nine votes. Ballots continue to be counted and the next update is expected at 5 p.m. Nov. 15.

11/08/2022
The only candidate to so far break 1,000 votes in a contest to be elected to the Placerville City Council was Nicole Gotberg. “I am excited and looking forward to serving the residents of Placerville,” Gotberg said.

10/11/2022
Eight hopefuls are eyeing the three open Placerville City Council seats that will be filled in the Nov. 8 election. An Oct. 5 candidate forum at Town Hall opened with introductions. Candidate Duncan Allen was not in attendance.

07/24/2022
The Placerville City Council has established a grant funding program for nonprofits, and groups can apply for up to $1,000. These Community Promotions Grants will focus on projects that support historic preservation of Placerville, tourism or town beautification.

10/05/2021
The deadline for Placerville City Council recall organizers to submit signed recall petitions is Oct. 11. Councilmembers reached out to the Mountain Democrat to respond to recall organizers’ claims.

09/14/2021
Organizers of an attempt to oust four out of five members of the City Council say recall petitions have been sent to every household with registered voters in the city of Placerville. Signed petitions must be returned by Oct. 4.

07/11/2021
At a special meeting to discuss homeless camps, the Placerville City Council resolved in a 4-1 vote to ask the county to use American Rescue Plan Act funds for managed camps or shelters in three supervisorial districts. Placerville would contribute property within the city limits toward the effort.

06/13/2021
Citing safety concerns, the Placerville City Council agreed to allow temporary outdoor dining permits granted during the pandemic to expire.

04/27/2021
After voting to remove the notorious noose from city logos, the Placerville City Council has affirmed Old Dry Diggins and Old Hangtown as the town’s historical names.